The BCGA is thrilled to announce the results of the 2019 scholarship competition. This was the second year of BCGA scholarships and we received 12 applications for the two available awards. All of the applications were very compelling. A panel of three BCGA directors came to a consensus on this year’s recipients. Many factors came […]
BCGA member and pilot Jim Tiviotdale of Terrace, BC has taken the 2019 BCGA motto of “Great Idea, Make it Happen” to heart. As many of you know the BCGA is not a lobby group, those efforts are lead by our partners at COPA. There is however, something to be said for members of both
Progress For GA at Terrace Airport Thanks to Local Pilot (CYXT) Read More »
By: Sarah Bernal I assembled my flight emergency kit after having taken Shaun Glass‘s classroom survival course at Chinook Helicopters as part of ground school for my commercial pilots license. This weekend was the first time I put it to the test. I have been looking forward to taking the practical BC General Aviation Survival Course
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The fifth BCGA Survival Shakedown was held on April 13-14, 2019 in Abbotsford, BC. This survival training event is designed to give pilots an opportunity to get acquainted with and practice using their on board aircraft survival kit. The group of 10 members and 5 Instructors met at the Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue headquarters
A Message From Kelowna – Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr I am pleased to note that the 29th report by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, SUPPORTING CANADA’S FLIGHT SCHOOLS, in relation to my motion M-177 (pilot shortage in Canada), was tabled today. Please see the attached committee links to access the report and the news
The first BCGA Survival Shakedown was held on October 1-2 2016. This survival training event is designed to give pilots an opportunity to get acquainted with and practice using their on board aircraft survival kit. The group of 20 members and 6 Instructors (which also consisted of 4 members) met at the Central Fraser
